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FAO IndieWaif or anyone else who has done Suz's B210K?

I saw IndieWaif posted a few days ago about Suz's B210K. Although the idea of 90s R&B and hip hop put some people off, I quite like that style of music. So I...

I saw IndieWaif posted a few days ago about Suz's B210K. Although the idea of 90...

redkelly

Graduate•10 years ago

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Gratitude and other stuff

I ran today....first time in a while. I've been away and for a variety of reasons( excuses) only managed one run. I got back Friday ,but I didn't run over the...

I ran today....first time in a while. I've been away and for a variety of reason...

Carolecal

•10 years ago

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The Final Countdown - 10 runs left!

I beat back the lurgy this morning and went out and did run 2 of week 6. Yesterday afternoon I didn't think I'd manage to do it as felt a bit rough, but I...

I beat back the lurgy this morning and went out and did run 2 of week 6. Yesterd...

Peter_B

Graduate•10 years ago

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Starting Couch to 5K

Hi all, I've tried countless times in the past to become a runner, the last time was the most successful but sadly I had to stop due to a knee problem that...

Hi all, I've tried countless times in the past to become a runner, the last tim...

TrekFX

•10 years ago

4 Replies

A new beginning.

In January 2013 I started the C25K program and immediately did that thing that most runners do - I fell in love with running and wondered why I hadn't been...

In January 2013 I started the C25K program and immediately did that thing that m...

ashton46

Graduate•10 years ago

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Newbie(ish!) C2 5k end in sight!

Have read other posts but 1st time posting myself! Had got up to week 8. Then got calf injury! Laid up for 4 weeks. But went out this morning and chuffed to...

Have read other posts but 1st time posting myself! Had got up to week 8. Then g...

Enaj51

Graduate•10 years ago

2 Replies

Garmin Forerunner 10

Morning all! Just a heads up, Amazon are currently selling the Garmin Forerunner 10 watch for £59 but I think that's today only & whilst stocks last -...

Morning all! Just a heads up, Amazon are currently selling the Garmin Forerunne...

mrqwest

Graduate•10 years ago

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2nd 10k this week ;)

That's 6.92 miles covered on last nights run. Or 11.13665k, happy days. Don't get me wrong it was hard work! Yet really enjoyable at the same time! ;-)

That's 6.92 miles covered on last nights run. Or 11.13665k, happy days. Don't ge...

john60nine

Graduate•10 years ago

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Graduation!!!

A few short weeks ago I set out on the NHS Couch to 5k plan. The first time out I thought I was going to die time after time during the short one minute runs...

A few short weeks ago I set out on the NHS Couch to 5k plan. The first time out...

Jetcatflyer

Graduate•10 years ago

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The art of the possible?

I love my running. I started this year at the end of Easter and by wk5 I was hooked. By the end of the course I was both hooked and amazed at the progress I...

I love my running. I started this year at the end of Easter and by wk5 I was hoo...

Hidden

•10 years ago

36 Replies

Virtual 10k run

Look out for the inaugural Beyond C25K virtual 10K to help us all through winter training....

Look out for the inaugural Beyond C25K virtual 10K to help us all through winter...

Ray801

Graduate•10 years ago

6 Replies

Anyone tried Chi Running?

I have found myself lateley becoming overly conscious about how I was running. Heel strike, toe strike, midfoot. Which is it to be? I then realised that all...

I have found myself lateley becoming overly conscious about how I was running. H...

Nerdio

Graduate•10 years ago

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W9 R3 - Feeling great!

This morning I completed the programme and felt so good. Like everyone else who can now run 30 mins, I just can't believe that I have been able to do it. My...

This morning I completed the programme and felt so good. Like everyone else who ...

LucyR62

Graduate•10 years ago

15 Replies

Miscalculation

Despite Man flu I had to run. I went for a cheeky 5k. Started really well, running smoothly, 1st mile in 11:46, 2nd mile in 9:57, 3rd mile in 8:31 and did 5k...

Despite Man flu I had to run. I went for a cheeky 5k. Started really well, runni...

GettingFitter

Graduate•10 years ago

10 Replies

Running analysis - worth it or not?

I've been thinking of going to the sweat shop near me to get this done but nit sure what really happens and if it's worth it. I'm concerned that they'll try &...

I've been thinking of going to the sweat shop near me to get this done but nit s...

Sharonb9999

Graduate•10 years ago

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W9D1 in the dark...

I haven't been out since Tuesday last week, again. Finding it hard to keep up the momentum and making it a regular thing. Less than 2 weeks until my 10k now...

I haven't been out since Tuesday last week, again. Finding it hard to keep up t...

sidbetty

Graduate•10 years ago

18 Replies

Gel insoles?

Hi all. I've done my second run today (only on week 1) and my shins hurt a little when I run. I used to work in sports retail and we sold loads of Sorbathane...

Hi all. I've done my second run today (only on week 1) and my shins hurt a littl...

Barbarajs

Graduate•10 years ago

4 Replies

Anyone getting unsolicited messages on here that sound a bit.....ahem dodgy?

Just had one from a Rosaline who wants to send me her photo?!!

meadsey

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 7 - when does it get easier?!

Have repeated Wk 7 three times now, mostly due to a cold but mostly because I really don't feel comfortable with it. I complete the 25 minutes but I feel like...

Have repeated Wk 7 three times now, mostly due to a cold but mostly because I re...

clarebear10473

Graduate•10 years ago

7 Replies

Started week 6, with a cold :(

Having knocked week 5 on the head last week, I started week 6 yesterday morning. Felt fine before I went but I did seem to find it harder going than I...

Having knocked week 5 on the head last week, I started week 6 yesterday morning....

Peter_B

Graduate•10 years ago

1 Reply

Making some progress

It makes me happy to see what progress I am still making - slowly but surely...Today I completed the "Stamina" podcast, actually found it easy -ish. I tried it...

It makes me happy to see what progress I am still making - slowly but surely...T...

Hidden

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Cambridge Zombie Run

Did anyone else on here do the Cambridge Zombie Evacuation Race this weekend? There was like 300 zombies chasing 1200 runners. Was an absolute hoot of a day!...

Did anyone else on here do the Cambridge Zombie Evacuation Race this weekend? T...

Urbanxi

Graduate•10 years ago

5 Replies

Tenerife run

We are on hols so I left the boys in bed this morning and went for a run in Costa Adeje. Good heavens but this place is hilly and hot! I have got used to...

We are on hols so I left the boys in bed this morning and went for a run in Cost...

Thp42

Graduate•10 years ago

6 Replies

Week 4 done

Although I got to week four I do not feel dried or out of breath but my legs have started to ace and at the last 3 miutes my toes went numb on my right foot...

Although I got to week four I do not feel dried or out of breath but my legs hav...

Ballanty

Graduate•10 years ago

1 Reply

Born to be Wild Quest wk1 - Feel free to join

Hi and welcome to the 1st week of the Born to be Wild Quest. The reason for the name of this quest is because it could be the start of Winter and that brings...

Hi and welcome to the 1st week of the Born to be Wild Quest. The reason for the...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•10 years ago

36 Replies

Re doing Week 5 sigh

So I'd done run 2 of weeks 5 and really enjoyed it and was gearing up for run 3 but then I got the woman's version of the dreaded man flu. I did get up to do...

So I'd done run 2 of weeks 5 and really enjoyed it and was gearing up for run 3 ...

IAASA

Graduate•10 years ago

1 Reply

Week 8 Run 1 oooo nearly there now !

Week 7 went better than expected, considering the dose of man flu ! In fact, each of the 25 minute runs was better than the one before :) It was the first...

Week 7 went better than expected, considering the dose of man flu ! In fact, ea...

Zev1963

Graduate•10 years ago

5 Replies

Today is the first day of the rest of my HEALTHY life!!

Good morning lovely people. Hope this finds you all well. Today is the day I finally move on - to a happier and healthier life. I have been messing about for...

Good morning lovely people. Hope this finds you all well. Today is the day I f...

madcow_lala

•10 years ago

14 Replies

This 75 year old update

Hi haven't posted for a while if any of you remember this 75-year-old, I am on the bench at the moment as you say when you have an injury, I had a complete...

Hi haven't posted for a while if any of you remember this 75-year-old, I am on t...

Pat184

Graduate•10 years ago

6 Replies

Spoke too soon

After my last post I completed week 5 and it was good to hear some different background music :) but for the last 2 weeks I've had a chest infection which has...

After my last post I completed week 5 and it was good to hear some different bac...

Grat1

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2014

FAO IndieWaif or anyone else who has done Suz's B210K?

Gratitude and other stuff

The Final Countdown - 10 runs left!

Starting Couch to 5K

A new beginning.

Newbie(ish!) C2 5k end in sight!

Garmin Forerunner 10

2nd 10k this week ;)

Graduation!!!

The art of the possible?

Virtual 10k run

Anyone tried Chi Running?

W9 R3 - Feeling great!

Miscalculation

Running analysis - worth it or not?

W9D1 in the dark...

Gel insoles?

Anyone getting unsolicited messages on here that sound a bit.....ahem dodgy?

Week 7 - when does it get easier?!

Started week 6, with a cold :(

Making some progress

Cambridge Zombie Run

Tenerife run

Week 4 done

Born to be Wild Quest wk1 - Feel free to join

Re doing Week 5 sigh

Week 8 Run 1 oooo nearly there now !

Today is the first day of the rest of my HEALTHY life!!

This 75 year old update

Spoke too soon

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2014

FAO IndieWaif or anyone else who has done Suz's B210K?

Gratitude and other stuff

The Final Countdown - 10 runs left!

Starting Couch to 5K

A new beginning.

Newbie(ish!) C2 5k end in sight!

Garmin Forerunner 10

2nd 10k this week ;)

Graduation!!!

The art of the possible?

Virtual 10k run

Anyone tried Chi Running?

W9 R3 - Feeling great!

Miscalculation

Running analysis - worth it or not?

W9D1 in the dark...

Gel insoles?

Anyone getting unsolicited messages on here that sound a bit.....ahem dodgy?

Week 7 - when does it get easier?!

Started week 6, with a cold :(

Making some progress

Cambridge Zombie Run

Tenerife run

Week 4 done

Born to be Wild Quest wk1 - Feel free to join

Re doing Week 5 *sigh*

Week 8 Run 1 oooo nearly there now !

Today is the first day of the rest of my HEALTHY life!!

This 75 year old update

Spoke too soon

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

🏃‍♀️🍳🏃Morning runners: Breakfast before or after running? 🍳🏃‍♀️🍳

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Re doing Week 5 sigh